Russia-Ukraine war: What happened today (May 13)
A roundup of key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
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Tennessee nurse convicted in lethal drug error sentenced to three years probation
RaDonda Vaught's prosecution was widely condemned by nurses, who said it set a dangerous precedent that would worsen the nursing shortage and make them less forthcoming about admitting mistakes.
This is how many lives could have been saved with COVID vaccinations in each state
A large share of the nearly 1 million people who died of COVID in the U.S. may have lived if they'd gotten vaccinated. A new analysis shows how many lives could have been saved across the country.
New podcast examines what went wrong to lead to the Surfside condominium collapse
NPR's Adrian Florido talks with journalists Paul Beban and Sarah Blaskey about their podcast Collapse: Disaster in Surfside, which looks at the deadly collapse of the Champlain Towers South in 2021.
Could inflation be a good thing for governments in debt?
For all the pain it causes, inflation makes old debts easier to pay off. A silver-lining for countries burdened by pandemic debt? Maybe. But if history is any guide, that shine may be short-lived.
White House bolsters efforts to get baby formula into the hands of WIC recipients
States have been asked to increase accessibility of baby formula for recipients of the low-income program. And the Food and Drug Administration is looking at ways to make it easier to import formula.
Texas Supreme Court OKs state child abuse inquiries into the families of trans kids
The ruling overturns an injunction barring state officials from following Abbott's directive to view treatments such as hormones and puberty-blocking drugs as incidents of child abuse.
COVID took many in the prime of life, leaving families to pick up the pieces
In the U.S., people of color have been more likely to die at younger ages, especially among lower-income communities. That's had a ripple effect on finances, education and physical and mental health.
WNBA star Brittney Griner's detention in Russia is extended by a month
The lawyer for the 31-year-old athlete said Friday her pre-trial detention in Russia has been extended by one month. Griner faces a trial on drug possession charges in mid-June.
Fire crews battling the massive New Mexico wildfire want a break from relentless wind
The giant, wind-whipped blaze burning in New Mexico has displaced tens of thousands and is on track to become the largest wildfire in the state's history